I was looking for an easy no-bake, gluten-free dessert and stumbled on this one. I had never heard of ‘Opera Creams’…must be one of those vintage desserts?!?! I must try them. The original recipe didn’t include the pistachio pudding mix… Continue Reading
Believe it or not but we are using up the last of our summer garden tomatoes – It is December! We picked them while green and they ripened slowly by the window. The tomato salsa in this soup is a must!… Continue Reading
Our garden is really coming along and we’ve solicited the cutest little helper to assist with harvest. This 5 ingredients recipe is dead simple! If you don’t have chard, sub with spinach, rapini or any dark leafy green. Stracciatella cheese… Continue Reading
This salad was inspired by a recent visit to Estia in Toronto. While known for their selection of beautiful whole fresh fish, they also make the most beautiful salads and their eggplant appetizer (think smoky baba ganoush) alone is worth the trip.… Continue Reading
This makes two 9 x 13 inch pies so be prepared feed a crowd or get ready to be eating lots of leftovers. I usually make one and freeze the other for when I’m feeling lazy. In this case, my friends… Continue Reading
Now more than ever I am a believer of simple desserts. This tart is super easy to make and happens to be gluten free too! Gluten-Free Chocolate Ganache Tart Crust 1 1/2 cup chocolate cookie crumbs (use gluten-free if desired)… Continue Reading
I love eggplant but somehow this nightshade vegetable doesn’t make it into the regular rotation in my home. Here’s an easy way to make sure that it does. The spices here can be swapped out to suit your liking. I’m… Continue Reading
Caprese is a crowd favorite and always very easy to make. This version is a little different with its sweet surprise. Summer apricots plus a touch of honey make this salad a bit unique. Apricot Caprese Salad 4 ripe but firm… Continue Reading
While the flank steak isn’t the fillet mignon of steaks, with a bit of time and TLC, it can be just as tender and tasty. The trick to a successful flank steak is simple: Tenderize, Marinate, Heat and Carving. Easy Marinated… Continue Reading
I love making this pretty dessert! It’s a perfect way to finish off a summer BBQ. Choose a fruit topping that’s in season and at their prime. Plus, this recipe is also gluten-free!!! Strawberry Mango Pavlova Meringue 4 egg whites… Continue Reading
